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histamine headache
histamine headache /ˈhɪstəmiːn ˈhɛdeɪk/
noun
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A painful recurring headache associated with the release of histamine from cells
(
cluster headache
, histamine headache
)
a painful recurring headache associated with the release of histamine from cells
self-annihilation
self-annihilation /sɛlf əˌnaɪəˈleɪʃən/
noun
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The act of killing yourself
(
self-annihilation
, self-destruction
, suicide
)
the act of killing yourself
It is a crime to commit suicide
it is a crime to commit suicide
on/off switch
on/off switch /ɒn ɔf swɪtʃ/
noun
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A hinged switch that can assume either of two positions
(
on-off switch
, on/off switch
, toggle
, toggle switch
)
a hinged switch that can assume either of two positions
workhouse
workhouse /ˈwɜːrkhaʊs/
noun
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A county jail that holds prisoners for periods up to 18 months
(
workhouse
)
a county jail that holds prisoners for periods up to 18 months
The conditions in the workhouse were often bleak and challenging for its inhabitants.
The conditions in the workhouse were often bleak and challenging for its inhabitants.
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[Archaic, UK]
A poorhouse where able-bodied poor are compelled to labor
(
workhouse
[Archaic, UK] )
a poorhouse where able-bodied poor are compelled to labor
In Victorian times, the poor often found themselves in a workhouse, working long hours for meager meals.
In Victorian times, the poor often found themselves in a workhouse, working long hours for meager meals.
